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An early look at Akron: Three factors heading into Saturday’s Wagon Wheel

Ian Kreider Sports reporter October 8, 2019

The health of Akron quarterback Kato Nelson.An apparent arm injury sidelined Nelson in the first half of Akron’s 37-29 loss to UMass on Sept. 28. Nelson could be seen with his arm in a sling without...

"Joker" broke box office records this weekend, even as its controversial depiction of violence made some potential theatergoers anxious.

OPINION: The Joker isn’t that deep

Domenic Cregan Guest columnist October 8, 2019

Since its release last Friday, Todd Phillip’s latest movie "Joker" has received a slew of negative reviews from prominent outlets like The New York Times, The New Yorker and NPR. One cannot help but...

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OPINON: Impeachment: Then and now

Jarett Theberge Photographer October 8, 2019

Three years after the end of the American Civil War, the United States found itself in yet another divisive quagmire - its first impeachment inquiry. In 1868, the U.S. Congress opened up an impeachment...

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Our View: Fireworks > Field Hockey

The Editorial Board October 6, 2019

Kent State cleared itself of any Title IX violations after a month-long internal investigation into a Division I field hockey game between the University of Maine and Temple University.The game was canceled...

Shirley Bowald, Paul Anthony, and Michael Reiner in front of the Reach 4 More sign. 

One Step At A Time: Finding My Niche In The Workforce

Michael Reiner Columnist October 4, 2019

After my freshman year of college, I decided that I wanted to get a summer job. When I first started the employment process, I thought that I would be the perfect candidate for any job. That wasn’t...

Opinion: Think before you sign Esplanade petitions

Madison Patterson October 2, 2019

Stationed up and down the Esplanade Monday and Tuesday were petitioners. In their arms were bundles of student signatures collected over the course of several days in the unusually hot September sun.The...

OPINION: Impeachment is back — what’s next?

Jarett Theberge Photographer October 2, 2019

It started with a phone call.The Washington Post reported that on July 25, 2019, President Donald Trump called the newly elected leader of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, to congratulate him on the victory...

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Our View: Our work matters too

September 29, 2019

When the news broke over the resignation of President Donald Trump’s Ukrainian envoy, all eyes turned to Arizona State’s student newspaper. The breaking news wasn’t discovered by a national newspaper...

Mitchell and I seal the deal. We headed to Gamestop to buy the PS4. 

One Step At A Time: Game On

Michael Reiner Columnist September 29, 2019

Playing outside was always a lot of work for me as a kid. My brother Mitchell and I grew up living in the country and we had an amazing yard.The catch was that playing outside wasn’t always fun and...

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Our View: Climate: There’s room for improvement

September 22, 2019

According to CBS News, millions of people around the world walked out of school and work to participate in the Global Climate Strike on Friday. We realize that corporations play a massive role in contributing...

Here I am in Kindergarten with Mitchell and our teacher Mrs. Stanley.

Opinion: One Step At A Time: Braces

Michael Reiner Columnist September 22, 2019

Putting on my shoes used to be a challenge for me when I was a child. My mom used to help me get ready for the day each morning. She would help stretch my hamstrings and Achilles tendons. Next, she would...

Climate change activist Greta Thunberg waves from the Malizia II boat in Plymouth, England, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019. The 16-year-old climate change activist who has inspired student protests around the world will leave Plymouth, England, bound for New York in a high-tech but low-comfort sailboat.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, pool)

Opinion: Thank you, Greta!

Bill Wilen Guest Columnist September 18, 2019

While watching Amy Goodman's lengthy interview with Greta Thunberg on “Democracy Now!”, it dawned on me that she is getting so much attention on the issue of climate change while the United States...

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